One killed outside of Stockton bar, 2 later arrested | Crime

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STOCKTON - Officers arrest two people in connection to a shooting that killed one man outside of a bar early Saturday morning.

The Stockton Police Department was called to the 100 block of W. Alder St just before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday in regards to a fight and gunshots being fired.

When officers arrived to location they found a man, who has been identified as 29-year-old Eric Valverde, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Valverde was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Investigators determined the shooting to be gang-related and gathered information which led them to the arrests of 18-year-old Brandon Riberal and a 17-year-old male.

Detectives are still investigating this homicide and are requesting citizens call if they have any information pertaining to this homicide investigation. Callers are asked to call the Homicide Investigation Unit at (209) 937-8323 or contact Crime Stoppers at 209-946-0600. Callers can remain anonymous.